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A Fine 19thc Davenport Desk
Located in Sherborne, GB
4 side drawers Sliding desk top Brass gallery Pen drawers to the side
Category

Antique 19th Century Desks

Materials

Wood

A Fine 19thc Davenport Desk
A Fine 19thc Davenport Desk
H 33 in W 21 in D 28 in
Sliding Top, Italian Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful, veneered and inlaid, sliding top writing table inset with drawer and an embossed
Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Olive, Walnut

Sliding Top, Italian Desk
Sliding Top, Italian Desk
H 31.5 in W 39.5 in D 26.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Sliding Top Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original Danish Modern desk by Nordisk
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Sliding Top Desk
Mid-Century Danish Teak Sliding Top Desk
H 28.5 in W 45.5 in D 23.88 in
Danish Teak Writing Desk by Arne Vodder with Sliding Drawers
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the set of three drawers, which slide seamlessly to either side of the desk—perfect for adapting to
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Writing Desk with Sliding Top by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s
By Løvig Design, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful writing desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen around 1960. Made of sculpted teak wood with
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Desk with Sliding Top by Raymond Loewy, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern desk with sliding top by Raymond Loewy, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Hardwood & Green Leather Partner Desk with Sliding Keyboard Shelf Twin Pedestal
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage Twin Pedestal partner desk with drop front sliding
Category

20th Century English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1800's Antique French Empire, Bronze MTD, Leather Slides, Mahogany, Desk, Bureau
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 800's Antique French Empire, Bronze MTD, Leather Slides, Mahogany. Desk, Bureau!! Antique
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Italian Walnut Sliding Glass Top Secretary Tall Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
drawers under the sliding part. This desk will bring a touch of MCM craftsmanship refinement to any living
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Peter Lovig Danish Modern Teak Sliding Top Desk
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice Danish Modern Teak desk with a sliding top. The desk was made by Peter
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Regency Davenport Desk After Gillows Slide Top 1820
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fine quality slide top Davenport desk in Gillows of Lancashire manner Brass gallery on top Four
Category

Antique 1820s Desks

Materials

Wood

Gispen Industrial "7804" Desk in Blue & Gray with Two Drawers & Slide Out Shelf
By A.R. Cordemeijer, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Gispen industrial "7804" desk with blue linoleum top and blue enameled metal drawers fronts
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Dutch Oak Desk Letter Cabinet with a Round Sliding Top
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch oak desk letter cabinet with a round sliding top. A drawer lockable with a key, for
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch More Desk Accessories

Materials

Oak

19th C. Italian Writing Desk w/Decorative Inlay & Sliding Top for Hidden Storage
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian smaller-sized writing desk with storage hidden beneath top from the 19th century. This
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

French LXV Period Cherrywood Writing Table or Desk, 1 drawer, 1 slide, mid 18thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
long drawer and one long writing slide, having a descending shaped apron and raised on bold cabriole
Category

Antique 1850s French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

18th Century Serpentine Bow Front Butler's Desk or Bureau Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
fine shape, exhibiting rich wood grain and a sliding desk mechanism that works perfectly.
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Swedish extendable teak desk, sliding unit and folding extension 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb little Scandinavian office. Box with 3 drawers which slides along the entire length to
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Original Thomas Chippendale George III Hardwood Architect's Work Desk Table
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
spindles is missing from the gallery rail, there would have been a sliding desk top on top of the drawers
Category

Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Italian Writing Table with Sliding Top and Pull Out Desk Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sliding top, pull out desktop with leather and a drawer, all on tapered legs. Bronze pulls.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Desks

Materials

Bronze

Regency Pollard Oak Sliding Top Davenport
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A regency Pollard oak sliding top davenport with four mahogany lined draws to one side with a
Category

Antique 1820s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Extending Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern desk from Denmark in teak wood. Space saving feature with a sliding top to
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Extending Desk
Danish Extending Desk
H 27.75 in W 46.25 in D 26.75 in
Late 19th Bureau Antique Cartonnier Sliding Top for Hidden Storage
Located in Miami, FL
super cute desk, or occasional table from Italy, with simply lines. The top of this piece slides back
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Jewelers/Watchmakers Desk
By Rolex
Located in East Freetown, MA
slide out work top. This desk also has a foot rest. The two tone wood gives the desk a modern-antique
Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Jewelers/Watchmakers Desk
Antique Jewelers/Watchmakers Desk
H 40 in W 40 in D 20 in
18th Century Irish George III Period Serpentine-Fronted Chest
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Bachelor’s Chest is so called because it features full toilette drawers beneath a sliding desk, the top
Category

Antique 1780s Irish George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Drop Leaf Extending Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak mid-century desk with extra leaf that lifts and slides to extend the desk to 5.5 feet wide
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Drop Leaf Extending Desk
Drop Leaf Extending Desk
H 28 in W 46 in D 23 in
Leon Ransmeir Folia Desk
By Leon Ransmeier
Located in Chicago, IL
the Philip Johnson Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut. The Folia desk features four sliding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Leon Ransmeir Folia Desk
Leon Ransmeir Folia Desk
H 30.5 in W 66 in D 28 in
English Regency Mahogany Leather Reading Table with Flanking Candle Slides 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
leather top, cross banded tulip wood, flanking candle slides with original brasses, compartmentalized
Category

Antique 1790s English Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

A Black Lacquer and Ormolu Mounted Bureauplat with Leaf Slide, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Black Lacquer and Ormolu Mounted Bureauplat with Leaf Slide, 19th Century Provenance: Private
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Jacques Adnet Oak Tripod Writing Desk
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Oak tripod writing desk by French modernist architect Jacques Adnet c. 1950's. This desk features a
Category

Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Jacques Adnet Oak Tripod Writing Desk
Jacques Adnet Oak Tripod Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 36.5 in D 21.5 in
Tapperella Desk by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
: Writing desk with “tapparella” sliding shutter for a containing vain.Solid oak wood legs, top and shutter
Category

2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Tapperella Desk by Colé Italia
Tapperella Desk by Colé Italia
H 29.53 in W 50.01 in D 31.5 in
George III Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Located in London, GB
A fine quality late 18th century Sheraton period well-figured mahogany Carlton House Desk boxwood
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Arne Vodder Executive Desk for Sibast Furniture
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Executive writing desk designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast furniture in Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak, Lacquer

19C British Coromandel, Brass with Large Jasperware Medallions Book Slide
Located in Dallas, TX
Jasperware Medallions Book Slide. Probably made in England circa 1870-80, from glorious imported Coromandel
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Antique Librarian's Book Tray, English, Tool Slide, Storage, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique librarian's book tray. An English, mahogany tool slide, dating to the Georgian
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Yellow Campaign Desk And Matching Chair Ca' 1960's
By Drexel
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
sides and finished on the back. The rarely seen matching chair-designed to slide under the desk is the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XVI Style Satinwood and Inlaid Kidney Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Century) satinwood and inlaid 6 legged kidney shaped desk with side
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Early 19th Century Swedish Carved Wood Desk Table with Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish desk table with sliding top from the early 19th century. This antique table from Sweden
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office Table or Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Skokie, IL
. Two small desk drawers slide out from beneath the table top. The drawers can be removed if desired
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Expandable Desk by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso & Noti Massari for Stilwood/Italy
By Noti Massari, Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso, Stilwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Expandable Desk by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso & Noti Massari for Stilwood / Italy, 1970's. Desk top
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Executive Desk by Hans von Klier for Skipper Italian, circa 1970
Located in Jersey City, NJ
inset storage space which includes two sliding walnut supply holders. The desk has a strip of inset
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Quality Mahogany Freestanding Slide Top Davenport by Charles Hindley
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany freestanding slide top Davenport by Charles Hindley and Sons
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

Materials

Other

DANISH Mid Century Modern TEAK Double Sided DESK + Drop Leaf, 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Absolutely Stunning Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Double Sided Desk, Made in Denmark, c. 1960's
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Arne Wahl Iversen Bureau Desk Danish Mid Century Teak 1960s MCM Scandinavian
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
wonderful modern desk, having a large slide-out main desk shelf and an upper flat top for a computer monitor
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

"Big-Superbig" Desk Suite by Guido Faleschini for Mariani Via Pace Collection
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani, Pace Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
three drawers which slides just under the desk on either the left or right side, is trimmed in chrome
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Yew Wood Pedestal Desk
Located in Woodbury, CT
sides and back of each pedestal, as well as the pull-out slides further differentiate this Fine desk
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Desks

Materials

Leather, Yew, Mahogany

Yew Wood Pedestal Desk
Yew Wood Pedestal Desk
H 30.5 in W 60 in D 36 in
MCM Teak Expandable Desk and Chair by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid-century teak writing desk with expandable sliding top for more working space. One
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Ladies' Writing Desk From the Early 20th Century in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Opole, PL
, and a compartment hidden behind a sliding panel at the desk's base. The top of the furniture is
Category

Early 20th Century European Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Teak Danish Modern Desk / Secretary
Located in Fulton, CA
design. Desk surface slides out to expand writing surface. A mirror slides out from under small top
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Teak Danish Modern Desk / Secretary
Teak Danish Modern Desk / Secretary
H 44.5 in W 34.5 in D 16.5 in
Butler's Desk or Walnut Secretary
By Brian Holcombe
Located in Princeton, NJ
, one large pull out drawer which functions as a support for the fold down desk and a sliding tray
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Desks

Materials

Brass

Butler's Desk or Walnut Secretary
Butler's Desk or Walnut Secretary
H 48 in W 40 in D 18 in
Arne Vodder Attributed Teak Danish Modern Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Fulton, CA
slides to expand desk surface from 48.13 inches wide to 63.25 inches wide. Very good original condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder Attributed Teak Danish Modern Desk
Arne Vodder Attributed Teak Danish Modern Desk
H 29.88 in W 48.13 in D 27.63 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Desk 3 Drawer
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
patina. Desk top slides forward to reveal a hidden storage area under back side of desk. Danish mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Desk 3 Drawer
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Desk 3 Drawer
H 28.5 in W 48.5 in D 24.5 in
Teak and Mahogany Desk, Pondicherry, Art Deco – 1930
Located in HÉRIC, FR
the front, this desk has a sliding drawer. This desk opens with three deep drawers, equipped with
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Teak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Rosewood and Mahogany Rolltop Desk
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Palm Springs, CA
making it easier to operate the tambour slide function. The desk is in good age appropriate condition
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany Tambour Satinwood Inlaid Writing Desk, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany tambour desk with sliding leather writing surface, interior satinwood
Category

Antique 1780s English George III Desks

Materials

Brass

American Federal Swirl Mahogany Butler's Desk New York, Circa 1800s
Located in Germantown, MD
sliding fall front interior desk with 11 drawers and 3 pigeon holes, a keyed door cabinet, a baize
Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Desks

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Swedish Modern Teak Small Desk 4 Drawer with Key
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
of use and patina. Desk surface slides forward for more desk space. Danish mid century design. Made
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Classic Teak Drop Leaf Desk, Denmark, Attributed to Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic teak drop leaf desk, Denmark, attributed to Arne Vodder, great design. Sliding top enables
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Antique Mahogany Georgian Architect's Drafting Drawing Desk Table Chest 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A rare George II mahogany architect's desk/chest, circa 1750. The desk/ top slides forward, thus
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Raymond Loewy Desk with Drawers for Doubinsky Freres, DF2000 Series
By Doubinsky Freres, Raymond Loewy
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Raymond Loewy DF2000 desk in red, orange, and white. See photos for how the desk top slides
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Restored Antique Russian Hardwood & Gilt Metal Partner Desk & Leather Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
. The desk has twin sliding slips either side so this can accommodate four people at a time. It is
Category

Antique 1860s Russian Victorian Desks

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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Sliding Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sliding desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each sliding desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 62 variations of the antique or vintage sliding desk you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sliding desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A sliding desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made sliding desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Arne Vodder and Behr are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sliding Desk?

A sliding desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,251, while the lowest priced sells for $212 and the highest can go for as much as $14,737.